Gingerbread House Making & A New Tradition

It has become an Abadian tradition to put together a gingerbread house around Christmastime. The kids get so excited to decorate their home with goodies, treats, and frosting. I actually really love this activity also. Our Ginger men got eaten within the first week and bits and pieces of the house keep magically disappearing as the days go by. It's a delicious way to have fun and be creative!

Aren't these cousins  Ava and Ryker adorable? I especially love Ryker's crossed eyes. They had so much fun dressing up as Santa at Grandma Andi's house. 

We started another new tradition this year with our cousins on Gary's side of the family, where we have the kids act out the nativity. I wish I would have gotten pictures but I  was helping the kids. They all did so amazing and it really brought in the true spirit of Christmas into our hearts and minds, plus the kids loved acting it out. Ryker was a shepherd, Violet was a wise man, and Jonah was our run away shepherd. I am looking forward to this new tradition for Christmases to come!